Jaipur Metro: Difference between revisions

{{Short description|Rapid transit system in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India}}

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| caption2 = Jaipur Metro runningPink online double-storeyat elevatedChandpole trackstation

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| headway = 10 minutes (peak)<br />15 minutes (off-peak)<ref>{{cite webnews |title=No more long wait as Metro set to up trips to 170 per day from Friday - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/no-more-long-wait-as-metro-set-to-up-trips-to-170-per-day-from-friday/articleshow/64672124.cms |website=The Times of India |date=21 June 2018 |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>

| el = [[{{25 kV AC]],50 Hz}} [[Overhead line|OHEoverhead catenary]]

| top_speed = {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite webnews|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Jaipur-Metro-gets-final-safety-nod-may-start-in-May-end/articleshow/47126634.cms|title=Jaipur Metro gets final safety nod, may start in May end|work=The Times of India|date=2 May 2015 }}</ref>

| ridership = 2062355,068 (januaryJuly 20202024)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://transport.rajasthan.gov.in/content/transportportal/en/metro/PassengerInformation/passenger-travelled-count.html# |title=Passenger Travelled Count |website=Transport Department Of Rajasthan}}</ref>

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The '''Jaipur Metro''' is a [[rapid transit]] system in the city of [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ylEObaYWxcC7lGO2E2e4wJ/The-rise-of-metro-rail-network-in-India.html|title=How metro rail networks are spreading across India|date=26 July 2017}}</ref> Construction on the mostly elevated part of the first line, called Phase 1A, comprising {{convert|9.63|km|mi|3}} of route from [[Mansarovar (Jaipur)|Mansarovar]] to Chandpole Bazaar,<ref name="brief-note" /> started in November 2010,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/jaipur-metro-project-to-begin-on-saturday-65862 | title=Jaipur: Metro project to begin on Saturday | newspaper=NDTV | date=12 November 2010}}</ref> and was completed in 2014. The Jaipur Metro began commercial service between [[Chandpole metro station|Chandpole]] and [[Mansarovar (Jaipur)|Mansarovar]] on 3 June 2015.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> The Jaipur Metro Rail system is [[RapidUrban rail transit in India#List_of_systems|India's sixth metro rail system]] after those in [[Kolkata Metro|Kolkata]], [[Delhi Metro|Delhi]], [[Namma Metro|Bangalore]], [[Rapid Metro Gurgaon|Gurugram]] and [[Mumbai Metro|Mumbai]].

The first line of the Jaipur Metro was opened to public by [[Vasundhara Raje]], the [[Chief Minister of Rajasthan]], on 3 June 2015,<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite news |title=Rajasthan CM launches Jaipur metro|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jaipur-metro-starts-operations/article7278312.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=3 June 2015}}</ref> and thus, it became the sixth [[Rapid transit in India|rapid transit system in India]]. Phase 1-B of the project started operating on 23 September 2020.<ref name=timesindiaallset>{{Cite webnews|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/jmrc-all-set-to-start-metro-on-phase-ib-corridor-by-mid-nov/articleshow/71883116.cms|title=JMRC all set to start Metro on Phase-IB corridor by mid-November &#124; Jaipur News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 November 2019 }}</ref><ref name=firstindiamarch>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstindia.co.in/we-are-not-going-to-implement-caa-in-the-state-dhariwal/ |title=We are not going to implement CAA in the state: Dhariwal - First India News Paper |website=www.firstindia.co.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111201028/https://www.firstindia.co.in/we-are-not-going-to-implement-caa-in-the-state-dhariwal/ |archive-date=11 January 2020}}</ref>

The Jaipur Metro is being built in 2 phases. Phase I1 consists of the Pink Line<ref name="brief-note" /> and Phase II2 consists of the [[Orange Line (Jaipur Metro)|Orange Line]]. Currently{{When|date=November 2019}}, the [[Orange Line (Jaipur Metro)|Orange Line]] is underbeing constructionplanned. The implementation of ''Phase 1A'' of the project (Mansarover to Chandpole having the length of about {{Convert|9.63&nbsp;|km|4=3|abbr=on}}) including the civil works, permanent way, depot and traction and power supply, etc. was being managed by [[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation|DMRC]].<ref name=rgi20111222 /><ref name="stage1">{{cite web | url=http://www.jaipurmetrorail.in/WebPortal/RevisedDPR.aspx?&RefNo= | title=Execution of Stage 1 and 2 | publisher=JMRC | access-date=10 July 2011}}</ref> Phase I-A completed 9 stations and {{convert|9.63|km|mi|3}} of route length,<ref name="brief-note"/> of which {{convert|0.95|km|mi|3}} is underground and {{convert|9.13|km|mi|3}} is elevated.

The remainder of the first line, Phase I1-B [{{convert|2.34|km|mi|3}}, 2 stations], got completed by 23 September 2020.<ref name="present-status">{{cite web |url=https://www.jaipurmetrorail.in/Present%20Status |title=Present Status of the Project |publisher=JMRC |access-date=3 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518194012/https://www.jaipurmetrorail.in/Present%20Status |archive-date=18 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Phase II2 ({{convert|23.099|km|mi}}, 20 stations)<ref name="present-status" /> is planned to be completed by 2021.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} With the completion of Phases 1 and II2, the network will span a {{convert|35.078|km|mi}} and 31 stations.<ref name="present-status" />

Jaipur Metro was planned to be built in phases. Phase-1A ({{Convert|9.63&nbsp;|km|4=3|abbr=on}}) was completed in 2014, and Phase-1B was completed in 2020 and Phase II is scheduled for completion in 2020.<ref name=phase1b>{{Cite webnews|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/work-on-metro-1b-to-start-next-year/articleshow/69640673.cms|title=Work on Jaipur Metro 1B to start next year &#124; Jaipur News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 June 2019 }}</ref>

The Pink Line was realized with the completion of Phase 1B ({{convert|2.34|km|mi|3}}, 2 stations), which is got completed in September 2020.<ref name=phase1b/><ref name=timesindiaallset/><ref name=firstindiamarch/> The tunnel excavation work between Chandpole and Badi ChaiparChaupar completed in August 2017,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.pinkcitypost.com/tunnel-excavation-jaipur-metro-chandpole-badi-chaupar-completed/ | title=Tunnel excavation for Jaipur Metro between Chandpole and Badi Chaupar completed| date=11 August 2017}}</ref> civil work to complete by October 2019.<ref>{{Cite webnews | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/jaipur/phase-1-b-of-jaipur-metro-to-be-completed-by-october-likely-to-be-operational-by-year-end/story-f9NKjIDG5zDAJ171OaCglO.html |title = Phase 1-B of Jaipur Metro to be completed by October, likely to be operational by year-end| newspaper=Hindustan Times |date = 4 June 2019}}</ref> Trial running completed in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/metros/jaipur-metro-completes-important-link/ |title = Jaipur Metro completes important link|date = 30 January 2020}}</ref> On 23 September 2020 it has been opened to public. It now completes the Pink Line. Details of the line are:

| style="background:#{{rail colorrcr|Jaipur Metro|Pink}}; text-align: center;" | [[Pink Line (Jaipur Metro)|<span style="color:black;">'''Pink Line'''</span>]] extension

For Phase 1C, Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) plans to extend the Pink Line from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar. For the same, the corporation has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) of Phase 1C by taking public suggestions. According to the DPR, the estimated project cost will be Rs 856 crore, including cost of land and taxes, The total length of the project will be 2{{Convert|3.85&nbsp;412|km|4=3|abbr=on}} ({{Convert|2.26&nbsp;452|km|4=3|abbr=on}} Underground and {{Convert|0.59&nbsp;96|km|4=3|abbr=on}} Elevated), with 1 underground station at Ramganj Chaupar and 1 elevated station at Transport Nagar. This project is expected to be completed till March 2025 if the construction takes place. Once constructed, the estimated ridership between the entire stretch, Mansarovar to Transport Nagar, will be over 1.38 lakh till 2031.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/jmrc-plans-to-extend-badi-chaupar-corridor/articleshow/80606062.cms |title=JMRC plans to extend Badi Chaupar corridor|website=[[The Times of India]]| date= 31 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/02/01/jaipur-metro-publishes-phase-1c-phase-2-dprs-for-finalization/ |title=Jaipur Metro Publishes Phase 1C & Phase 2 DPRs for Finalization| date= 1 February 2021}}</ref>

| style="background:#{{rail colorrcr|Jaipur Metro|Pink}}; text-align: center;" | [[Pink Line (Jaipur Metro)|<span style="color:black;">'''Pink Line'''</span>]] extension

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Phase 2 (North-South Corridor) which is scheduledbeing forplanned completionby inthe 2021authorities. The Orange Line will be {{convert|23.099|km|mi}} and serve 20 stations when complete.<ref name="present-status" /> This will connect Sitapura Industrial Area in the South to Ambabari in the North via Ajmeri Gate and MI Road. The tracks will be elevated between Sitapura and Ajmeri Gate and then will go underground. There might be some changes in plan before actual construction starts on these lines.

|style="background:#{{rail colorrcr|Jaipur Metro|Pink}}; text-align: center;" | [[Pink Line (Jaipur Metro)|<span style="color:black;">'''Pink Line'''</span>]]

The Metro uses {{railgauge|1435 mm}} [[standard gauge]] rolling stock. Trains are maintained at Mansarovar Deport for Pink Line. In December 2011 [[Bharat Earth Movers|BEML]] was awarded a {{INRConvert|318|c}} contract to supply 10 four-car trains for Phase 1.<ref name=rgi20111222>{{cite journal | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/beml-wins-jaipur-metro-train-contract.html | title=BEML wins Jaipur metro train contract | date=22 December 2011 | journal=[[Railway Gazette International]] | access-date=26 January 2012 | archive-date=29 February 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229121138/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/beml-wins-jaipur-metro-train-contract.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> The Jaipur Metro plans to lengthen the trains later to 6 coaches as the traffic increases.<ref name="coaches">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/jaipur/28625256_1_trains-driver-cabin-coaches | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908044500/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/jaipur/28625256_1_trains-driver-cabin-coaches | url-status=dead | archive-date=8 September 2012 | author=Ajay Singh | title=First phase Metro to have four coaches |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=22 February 2011 | access-date=10 July 2011}}</ref> BEML expects a follow-on order worth {{INRConvert|60|c}}

There were some accidents at the Metro project site, injuring laborers and passers-by, attracting criticism for lack of security measures.<ref name="accident1">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/jaipur/29642666_1_metro-project-site-accident-delhi-metro-rail-corporation | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908044520/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/jaipur/29642666_1_metro-project-site-accident-delhi-metro-rail-corporation | url-status=dead | archive-date=8 September 2012 | title=5 injured in yet another metro worksite accident | date=10 June 2011 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> In one incident, an {{convert|18 feet|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} wall collapsed, killing two men. A case was registered against the firm DSC Limited which was involved in construction.<ref name="accident2">{{cite news | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/case-registered-in-jaipur-metro-rail-accident/681763.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016122328/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/case-registered-in-jaipur-metro-rail-accident/681763.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 October 2012 | title=Case registered in Jaipur Metro rail accident | date=13 May 2011 | agency=Press Trust of India | access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> There were reports of heightened fears among people that sub-letting of the work by the major contractors could be compromising the safety standards.<ref name="sublet">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-16/jaipur/29547755_1_contractors-jaipur-metro-dmrc | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908044548/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-16/jaipur/29547755_1_contractors-jaipur-metro-dmrc | url-status=dead | archive-date=8 September 2012 | title=Subletting raises fears of compromising Metro work | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=16 May 2011 | access-date=16 July 2011}}</ref>

Phase I-B is also not in accordance with Jaipur's archaeological laws, which states that any kind of digging/tunneling work in the vicinity of heritage sites is not allowed. The [[Badi Chaupar]] and Choti Chaupar have already been removed for Metro work.{{Explain|date=November 2019}} According to the archaeological laws, whoever destroys, injures, mutilates, defaces, alters, removes, disperses, misuses, imperils or allows to fall into decay a protected monument, or removes from a protected monument any sculpture, carving image, bas-relief, inscription or other like object, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months with a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://museumsrajasthan.gov.in/pdf/act.pdf | title=Department of Archaeology & Museums, Rajasthan}}</ref><ref>http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/archaeological-against-the-law-subway-tunnel/1173901.html#login_form {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>

The project also caused huge losses of business activities of shopkeepers, as the city's market will remain either closed or operative in barricades only.<ref>http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/market-may-shut-down-three-year-in-jaipur/1177167.html#login_form {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/tripolians-against-the-wall-of-the-subway-merchant/1173264.html |title=Archivedपरकोटे में मेट्रो के खिलाफ त्रिपोलिया के व्यापारी - Tripolians against the wall of the subway merchant - Rajasthan copyPatrika |access-date=7 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907123651/http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/tripolians-against-the-wall-of-the-subway-merchant/1173264.html |archive-date=7 September 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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